Rosemarie Kamana

Rosemarie Kamana is an African contemporary artist living in Cork, Ireland. Her paintings are inspired by nature, her native Africa, travels,
storytelling and background in multi media design. Largely self-taught, Kamana has been painting for over a decade and creates oil, acrylic & mixed media
paintings. "Mine is definitely a tale of cultural emulsion and diversity - my life in The Netherlands, Australia, Ireland and my African roots. Local
scenes or images from my travels become subjects of my paintings and I sometimes gravitate towards issues I feel strongly about - I tell stories of
inspiring women through portraiture."
Through her art, Kamana offers her worldview and a narrative of her African heritage and culture. Her paintings have juried into prominent
exhibits in Sydney, Australia (SYD), London, United Kingdom (LDN), Pula, Croatia (PUY), Dublin, Ireland (DUB) and New York, USA (NYC).
Whether it’s starting a new painting or engaging in community projects, Kamana hopes to always treat her art as a platform to impact,
influence and serve. She actively participates in art community projects and is the founder of Kamana Collective - a social enterprise in Cork
which empowers underprivileged women in disadvantaged communities by providing a platform for them to learn, that create, earn a decent
living, and in turn empower others.
ARTIST STATEMENT
“Art defines who I am and what I want to be. In my art I like to capture the beauty in women, places and objects. Different mediums allow me to
express different ideas, using my tools as an artist I develop and create art platforms to empower underprivileged women and provide a space for
them to create and express. My intention is impact, influence and growth

Art Exhibitions
2020
ARTEXPO NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1st - 4th October 2020
World’s largest Art show, which has hosted the likes of Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Keith Haring, and Leroy Neiman during
its 41-year history.
SHAKEFEST 2020, CHARLEVILLE CASTLE 6th - 7th June 2020 [POSTPONED]
Shakefest Festival Art Exhibition 2020, at Charleville Castle features exquisite portraits and wildlife paintings of artist Rosemarie
Kamana.
MOTHER RIVER EXHIBITION ROVINJ, CROATIA, 12th - 21st July 2020 [POSTPONED]
A co-creation & resonance platform for interdisciplinary and cross cultural arts from all continents hosted by Multi Media Centre.
2019
ART SOURCE, DUBLIN, IRELAND, 15th -17th November 2019
Ireland's Premier Annual Art Fair, one of the most high profile art events of the year, featuring 175 Irish & International artists &
galleries gathering together to showcase painting, sculpture, photography, illustration, prints & ceramic art.
MOTHER RIVER EXHIBITION, PULA, CROATIA 12th-21st July 2019
Under the umbrella of ECPD, UN, UNESCO hosted in the heart of the ancient Roman city of Pula on the gulf of Venice. "The Mother
River Exhibition Project", is a co-creation & resonance platform for interdisciplinary and cross cultural arts from all continents.
POP UP AFRICA, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM 27th May 2019
London's largest annual Africa inspired experience including everything from art, fashion, handcrafted artifacts, instruments and
interior decor.